Top Rankings
Armorel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 438 students in Armorel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Armorel School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
438 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Armorel School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,975 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,984 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,975
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,984
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Armorel School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armorel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Armorel High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armorel School District?
Armorel School District manages 2 public schools serving 438 students.
What is the rank of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District is ranked #23 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armorel School District?
81% of Armorel School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Armorel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,984 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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